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by Decker103
Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVERGUNS S. Africa SAFARI 2010
Replies: 46
Views: 13423

Re: LEVERGUNS S. Africa SAFARI 2010

I am interested but have a question, I have become a dedicated handgun hunter, would there be any issues with me hunting with a handgun instead of a levergun? I know this forum is for levergunners and enjoy them myself, but have made the switch to handguns as my main hunting battery. Thanks for your...
by Decker103
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2270

Re: 416 Barnes

Yes the bullet selection is pretty limited but there are some good choices. Both Beartooth and Montanta Bullet Works makes nice cast .416 FN bullets. Also Hawk Bullets makes a great jacketed FN bullets, not cheap but neither are the cost of a guided hunts. Anyone know best place to have custom dies ...
by Decker103
Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2270

Re: 416 Barnes

Thanks for the warm welcome. Thought process for the .416 Barnes was that it would provide flatter trajectory and better penetration at longer range than the parent 45-70. I am wanting to go with a longer 24"/26" octagon barrel w/full lenght mag tube. I recently got my .416 Barnes chamber ...
by Decker103
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2270

416 Barnes

I am curious is anyone shooting the 416 Barnes and experences with it?
I am thinking of having a 1895 Marlin converted and possibly going with a 24" to 26" barrel.

Thanks
David